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The Muppets Go to the Movies
7.0 / 10• 1981• 49m•NR• English
TV MovieFamilyComedyMusic
Storyline
In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog hosts the program, which begins with an all-cast rendition of "Hey a Movie!" from The Great Muppet Caper.
Cast & Crew
Dudley Moore
Himself
Lead
Lily Tomlin
Herself
Jim Henson
Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef / Waldorf (voice)
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Lew Zealand / Pops / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Floyd Pepper (voice)
Richard Hunt
Beaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice)
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Rizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Harris's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Muppets Go to the Movies is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
